Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 7 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and SD10 is 84 and 54 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and SD10.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.